Thornleigh Community Baptist Church

Sermon Series

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Doctrine

We need doctrine — not in the sense of arguments, but in terms of understanding our faith. A “doctrine” is a “teaching,” and the important teachings of the church are those relating to truth about God.

Enduring Christian faith is not built merely on good feelings, on brief moments of sensing God’s presence in the beauty of the creation, or on a short inspirational story once a week. Good feelings and moments of inspiration are indeed wonderful blessings — but those feelings alone cannot lead us into the changed life of unity and reconciliation with God that comes through knowing and believing in Jesus Christ. We need enduring faith, and that is built on knowing and understanding truth about God. This is why doctrinal instruction is important.

Conducted in October to November, 2011.

Titus

In Titus, Paul suggests we seek to be pure as we avoid the things which will defile our minds and consciences. As Christians, we must examine ourselves to be sure our lives line up with our profession of faith in Christ. This short three week series focuses on the first two chapters of Titus.

Conducted in September, 2011.

Life of David

The reign of David saw the beginning of a transition from rule by autonomous tribal leaders to an organized kingship in Israel, and is regarded as Israel’s greatest King.

Despite his human faults, David was always a dedicated and repentant man of God who served God’s purpose.

Conducted in July-August, 2011.

Old Testament Heroes

The series focuses on six Old Testament Heroes and what their faith and actions mean for Christians today.

Conducted in July and October, 2011.

Heart of our Saviour (Lent)

The series is focussed on John chapters 13, 14 & 17. It is the time right before Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion. In chapter 13 is Jesus washing his disciples feet and then the following chapters are either instructions or prayers that Jesus has for his disciples/followers. They are incredibly intimate passages that reveal Jesus’ heart and love for his disciples.

The Heart of our Saviour series explores love, servanthood, prayer, comfort and the promist of the Holy Spirit. Conducted from March to April, 2011.

Philippians

Paul takes the opportunity to thank the Philippians for the generous gift that Epaphroditus had brought from them, to let them know about his spiritual prosperity (effectiveness, spiritual deliverance, joy, contentment) from living the daily plan of God even though he is in the center of severe testing and suffering in a Roman prison and to communicate revelation God has given him for the Philippian church and for the church at large.

The Philippians series looks at Paul’s message of grace, salvation, pursuing knowing Christ, stability, contentment  and joy. Conducted from February to March, 2011.

Road Signs for the Journey of Life

Road signs for the journey of life - a four week series looking taking a different perspective on common road signs in life: Stop, No Parking, Roundabout and Unrestricted.

Conducted in January, 2011.

Advent Conspiracy

What is the Advent Conspiracy? It’s the story of Christ’s birth, a story of promise, hope, and a revolutionary love. What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists. And when it’s all over, many of us are left with presents to return, looming debt that will take months to pay off, and this empty feeling of missed purpose. Is this what we really want out of Christmas? What if Christmas became a world-changing event again?

Welcome to Advent Conspiracy.